Just this past week we, as american citizens, witnessed another great historic event in American politics take place in Charlotte,NC at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. In the wake of what was a "lack-luster" convention from the Republican party the week prior, the Democratic National Convention sharply contrasted its predecessor by doing what most politicians have a difficult time doing, grabbing the full attention of the public.
Kicking off Tuesday with a myriad of minority congressman giving riveting speeches throughout the day, only to be surprisingly upstaged by First Lady Michelle Obama, the first day of the DNC garnered much respect and viewership that already placed the event in a category above the expected from both Republicans and Democrats alike. However, everything happens for a reason and the attention on the convention from the night before was all in preparation for the next headline advocate to speak Wednesday night: Bill Clinton. Former President Clinton stole the show that night (and arguably the entire convention) with his speech which not only gave his secured praising recommendation for re-election of President Barak Obama, but he also made sure to let all of the "naysayers" (Republicans) know exactly what he has accomplished and done well for our nation over the past four years. In a brilliant effort to not over look the fact that Republicans would downplay his speech without the specific details, Mr. Clinton made sure to include many detailed numbers and arithmetic for all to follow when referencing national spending, the national budget and most importantly the nations plan to bring down the outrageous deficit.
Overall, the convention was one "well played" by the Democratic party as Michelle paved the way for Clinton who lined up the entire nation to listen to President Obama on Thursday so that he could deliver his serious and important message from the convention to the masses of viewers enthralled by the content that had already been addressed by both the Republican and Democratic parties before. Although, President Obama wasn't his usual gregarious self on stage last week, he was serious about his message which resonated with all of the Democratic speakers last week: "Things are getting better still, but we still need more time."
If you didn't get a chance to see any of the speeches click here to enjoy
...and finally, for all of those reading this blog, please make sure that you go out to the polls and make a difference this year and VOTE!!!
Peace
-KJ
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